Closing the computer | Apple LC 580 instruction

4Press down on the card until the connector is solidly in place.

Don’t force the card. If you meet resistance, pull the card out and try again.

To see if the card is properly connected, lift it gently. If it resists and stays in place, it’s connected.

Closing the computer

1Slip the base of the logic board into the guide rails inside the computer’s case and swing the wire handle back into its storage position.

Make sure the logic board slides into the guides that are on both sides of the computer’s interior.

Swing the handle up, into its storage position.

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Apple LC 580 manual Closing the computer

Contents

User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Expanding Your Computer and Using Special Features Troubleshooting Index Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Radio and television interference FCC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drive DOC statement Macintosh computer Keyboard cable Keyboard Computer power cord Mouse Optional security screws Plugging in the computer Getting Started When you are ready to begin, follow these steps Installing an expansion card Connecting a keyboard with a separate cable Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cable Connecting other equipment Turning the computer on for the first time Hard disk icon Macintosh desktop Problems starting up? What’s next? Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Learning the basics Guide h menu Reviewing the basics Turning the computer off Click Shut Down Turning the computer onYou can also shut down your computer from the keyboard This book Where to find answersGuide menu Other manuals Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button Getting answers with the Topics button Small window appears with instructions for you to follow Click Setting Options in the list of topicsNow continue with the next section Read and follow the instructions in this window Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button Getting answers with the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcuts Click one of the category buttons Expanding Your Computer Built-in microphone Sound control buttons Your computer at a glance¸ Screen control Buttons Stereo speakers Connecting additional equipment Using the sound control buttons on your computer Using the screen control buttons on your computer Doing so may damage your equipment Using the built-in microphone Connecting to a network Expanding memory Installing internal drives Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programs Finding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your files When you run into trouble When you have questions Take your time Start over Click OK Rebuild your desktop regularly Computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Solutions to common problemsComputer is turned on but the screen is dark Chapter Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk Icons do not appear correctly on your screen Pointer 8 freezes on the screen Dialog box with a bomb appears Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen Chapter Troubleshooting You see a message that an application program can’t be found You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer Starting up from a CD-ROM disc When do you need to initialize a hard disk?Initializing a hard disk CD-ROM disc will remain in the CD-ROM drive Starting up from a floppy diskShut down your computer Turn on the computer Reinitializing your computer’s internal hard disk When initialization is complete, click DoneDouble-click the Internal HD Format icon to open it Type a name for your disk in the Name box Click Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears Open the Apple HD SC Setup iconInitializing an external Scsi hard disk Click Init to initialize the hard disk When do you need to repair a disk? Repairing a damaged diskTry these suggestions first Disks can become damaged by repeated use and handling Checking for damage on your internal hard disk Testing an external Scsi hard diskOpen the Internal HD Format icon Choose Scan All Blocks from the Functions menu Click Drive until the disk you want appears Click the icon of the disk you want to test How to repair a hard disk or floppy diskOpen the Disk First Aid icon Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem When should you reinstall system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareWhen should you install system software? Find and open the Disk First Aid icon Installing system softwareOpen the Apple HD SC Setup program Easy Install dialog box appears Doing a clean installation of system software Find and open the Apple HD SC Setup icon To do a clean installation, follow these steps Click the Install New System Folder button and click OK Hold down Shift-x-K to start the clean installationFollowing dialog box appears Click Continue Click Clean Install It takes a few minutes to complete the installation Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu Doing a custom installation Restart your Macintosh Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Musculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your office Eye fatigue Shoulders relaxed What about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigue Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the keyboard Handling the built-in monitor Ejecting a disk Handling floppy disks If you can’t eject a floppy disk Power supply Cleaning the computer case Cleaning your equipmentCleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouse Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Recessed area on ring Recessed area surrounding ring Locking and unlocking the mouse To unlock the mouse, follow these steps Appendix B Installing an Expansion Card Opening the computer Installing an Expansion Card Remove the two retainer screws from the vertical plate Align the card over the processor-direct slot Installing a processor-direct slot PDS cardRemove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate Communication slot is the rightmost slot on the logic board Installing a communication cardRemove the communication card from its static-proof bag Align the card over the communication slot Closing the computer Press the reset button Reinsert the two retainer screws into the vertical plate Replace the back panel of the computer Special keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys Caps Lock key Clear key Command key Control key Power key Return keyDelete key Enter key Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Apple Publishing System